Selset Reservoir

Selset Reservoir

Grassholme, Near Mickleton, County Durham, DL12

This location offers access to wonderful dark skies including a number of separate car parking areas which are free to access all year round.


Selset Reservoir is a Dark Sky Discovery Site, an officially recognised place where anyone can stargaze. Most such locations have overnight parking (sometimes with a fee); however, many do not allow overnight camping. There may or may not be toilet facilities.

Weather forecast

  • 18/04/24

    64%
  • 18/04/24

    60%
  • 19/04/24

    11%
  • 19/04/24

    18%

Weather forecast for Baldersdale Youth Hostel (2.6 miles away) updated 18/04/24 at 20:00.




Events nearby

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  • Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 7th November 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Bishop Auckland Community Fire Station, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RS (18.3 miles away)

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  • Bishop Auckland Astronomical Society monthly meeting

    Friday 5th December 2025 from 19:00pm to 21:00pm

    Bishop Auckland Community Fire Station, Bishop Auckland, DL14 6RS (18.3 miles away)

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  • Cherish Glamping

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  • Ingleby Lodge Holidays

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  • Mark Close Farmhouse – Alston

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  • Yore Mill Starfall Apartment – Aysgarth

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